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Anjunadeep The Yearbook 2020
Compilation mixes are the DJ equivalent of a ‘previously on…’ montage, and Anjunadeep’s 2020 Yearbook is a lavish recap of a year we all wanted to escape from, soundtracked by the very music that helped us do it. This is the sound of the melodic underground consolidating its gains, a continuous mix that feels both expansive and intimate. The vibe is that of a shared, global living room, where the only passport needed is a decent pair of speakers. Technically, it’s a fluid journey through deep and melodic house.
With an average BPM of 122.5, it moves with purpose, often resting in the introspective 3B key for emotional depth, while venturing into 5A and 7A for brighter moments. The energy leans low (0.56) but is supported by strong mids (0.36), creating a rich, full-bodied sound that can sway a festival stage or a solitary commute. The crate is packed with highlights. Leaving Laurel’s opener is the emotional thesis statement.
Young Bad Twinz et al.’s ‘Ritual of Life Tod’ brings a raw, tribal energy, while Alex Metric & Amtrac’s ‘Upswing’ is a shot of sleek, synth-driven optimism. Solee’s ‘Shanti’ is a timeless, driving progressive house gem that anchors the middle section. The journey winds from the vulnerable opener, builds through the anthemic drive of YOTTO’s ‘Another Riff for the Good Times’, and concludes in the bittersweet, ambient reflection of Johan Agebjörn’s ‘Will They Forgive Us’.